Matthew Hendricks

Matthew W. Hendricks serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting Air University’s mission to modernize military education and training infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements focused on research and development, audiovisual systems, simulation technologies, and mission-critical facility upgrades. His work directly enables the delivery of advanced training environments through the acquisition of technical solutions that enhance instructional capabilities and operational readiness across Air Force education installations. Hendricks collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, primarily engineering firms, systems integrators, and technology developers specializing in immersive training platforms and command communication systems. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing expertise in defense-relevant R&D, data infrastructure, and institutional equipment manufacturing. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, competitive solicitation strategies, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations to ensure technical excellence and mission alignment. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 94.4% of actions conducted without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, with 5.6% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad market competition while ensuring small businesses have equitable access to opportunities. Hendricks’ primary focus lies in NAICS 541715, where he procures advanced research and development services for physical and engineering sciences, particularly in simulation, modeling, and training system innovation. He also acquires computing infrastructure, data hosting services, and institutional furniture to support modernized classrooms and command centers. His technical domain expertise centers on integrating next-generation educational technologies into Air Force training pipelines, ensuring solutions are scalable, interoperable, and aligned with DoD standards.